Levulinic acid
ALDRICH/W262706 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxovaleric acid
CAS Number: 123-76-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8O3
Molecular Weight: 116.12
EC Number: 204-649-2
MDL Number: MFCD00002796
Linear Formula: CH3COCH2CH2COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 245-246 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7) |
| InChI key | JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 30-33 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | caramel; creamy; acidic; sweet; vanilla |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)CCC(O)=O |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 102 °C) |
| Packaging: | 1 drum in poly drum |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol |   GHS05,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H317 - H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 208.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 98 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 245-246 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 30-33 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2627 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |